Wat Rachathiwat
| Wat Rachathiwat Ratchaworawihan | |
|---|---|
วัดราชาธิวาสราชวรวิหาร | |
 Ubosot of Wat Rachathiwat Ratchaworawihan | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Theravada (Dhammayuttika Nikaya) |
| Location | |
| Location | 3 Soi Wat Rajadhivas, Samsen Road, Wachira Phayaban Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300 |
| Country | Thailand |
Interactive map of Wat Rachathiwat Ratchaworawihan | |
| Coordinates | 13°46′24″N 100°30′25″E / 13.77333°N 100.50694°E |
| Architecture | |
| Established | Ayutthaya period |
Wat Rachathiwat Ratchaworawihan (วัดราชาธิวาสราชวรวิหาร) or simply Wat Rachathiwat, is a second-class royal monastery of the ratchaworawihan type, located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in the Wachiraphayaban subdistrict of Dusit, Bangkok. The monastery is linked with the Dhammayuttika Nikaya, a reform order of Thai Theravada Buddhism.
History
The temple was established by Somdet Phra Bowonratchao Mahasurasinghanat from the former "Wat Samo Rai". It underwent continuous restoration from the reigns of King Rama I through King Rama III. Later, during the reign of King Rama IV, it was renovated once more and bestowed the new name "Wat Rachathiwat Wihan," which means "the temple that is the residence of the King". It is the first temple where the Dhammayuttika Nikaya monastic order originated.[1]
The temple was badly damaged during World War II in 1945 and was even taken off the official list of buildings. It was rebuilt, and the main buildings, including the Ubosot (ordination hall), were finished in 1960.[1]
Administration
The current abbot is Phra Brahmavachiramonkol (พระพรหมวชิรมงคล; monastic name ลือชัย คุณวุฑฺโฒ).[2][3]
See also
- Dhammayuttika Nikaya
- Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong (designer associated with several Rattanakosin temples)
References
- 1 2 "ย้อนหลังอดีต : วัดราชาธิวาส (Wat Rajadhivas – historical overview)". Fine Arts Department (กรมศิลปากร) (in Thai). Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ "สจล. เข้าร่วมพิธีบำเพ็ญกุศลฉลองอายุวัฒนมงคล ๙๔ ปี "พระพรหมวชิรมงคล" เจ้าอาวาสวัดราชาธิวาสวิหาร". King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) (in Thai). 7 July 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ "พระพรหมวชิรมงคล วัดราชาธิวาส กรุงเทพฯ". Khaosod (in Thai). 25 July 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2025.